Archive for the ‘Moving’ Category

Off-season Moving Offers More Options

Summertime is to cross-country relocation what rush hour is to city traffic: B-U-S-Y. Relocating September through April feels like a comfortable cruise in the country by comparison. Why does the year’s busiest moving period occur between May and August? Simple. Reliable weather + no school = primo combo. But the moving industry’s busy season isn’t […] Read More

Complete Moving Checklist

Seeking a stress-free moving day? Organize! All Around Moving & Storage’s checklist for moving cross country goes a long way to helping you realize an enjoyable long-distance moving experience. PRE-PACKING Hold a garage sale before you start packing. Remember, you can hire movers or do it yourself when it comes to the packing portion of […] Read More

Recycle Expired Electronic Items Before You Relocate

Try naming five things that suffer shorter lifespans than electronic gadgets. Stumped? Once you’ve grown weary of that gizmo or your smartphone passes its expiration date (and trading it in isn’t an option), what next? Junk drawer? Garage? Trash? Electronics aren’t confined to mini models, either. Remember that defunct VCR/DVD combo player collecting dust in […] Read More

The Law Doesn’t Allow Us to Move Hazardous Items

“Unmovable” usually means inflexible. At All Around Moving & Storage, we’ve adapted the term to cover things we just can’t transport. Legally speaking, our hands are tied when it comes to putting certain belongings inside our big rigs and embarking on interstate moves. When you review the following items, you’ll probably see these restrictions make […] Read More

Beware Criminals Masquerading as Movers

“Do you have two $20s for a $10?” Hopefully, you’d never be duped by this deception. However, with thousands of dollars at stake, intelligent people who’d never be taken in by such a low-budget ruse might be swindled by a slick operator cleverly masquerading as a reputable Michigan moving company. Hard to believe? Well, government […] Read More

DIY Moves: Bargain or Boondoggle?

“DIY” culture is everywhere, so you probably memorized long ago what those three letters signify. But just because your favorite TV home-décor-show host constantly uses the abbreviation doesn’t mean it should be applied universally. Take tires, for instance. Adding air? That’s a DIY-er. Rotating and balancing? Go pro. Painting a playroom? You got this. Spreading […] Read More

Don’t Let Destructive Moths Mess Up Your Michigan Move

Escaping a laboratory roughly 150 years ago, they first feasted on New England’s forests before blazing a trail of destruction westward and southward. Their hunger apparently knows no bounds. Sounds like an eco-disaster movie poster, doesn’t it? Well, this story is the real deal and, instead of coming to a theater near you, this menace […] Read More

5 Tips When Making a Military Move

At All Around Moving and Storage, we want to start by saying “thank you” for your service- we all know that endlessly moving is just the tip of the sacrifices that you and your families make. That’s why our team gathered our best tips and tricks to help you with your next military move:   […] Read More

Moving Terms You’ll Want to Know

Congratulations- you’ve found a new home! Nothing can be more exciting than taking the steps to move into a new home- either around the corner or possibly across the country. Whether it’s a small move or big, we want to help you become familiar with the top moving terminology you’ll want- and need- to know! […] Read More

How to Move During the Holidays

Ho! Ho! Ho! It looks like Santa is giving you the gift of a new home for the holidays, isn’t that exciting? While you may not be thrilled to make this move during such a hectic time, it is the moving industry’s “slower season” making it the perfect time for discounted services. To help with […] Read More